Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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